WELCOME

#KeepOnslowCreative is more than a hashtag, it’s a call to action for members of our community to join with us to support the arts here in Onslow County.

Supporting artists, art education, and arts experiences here in Onslow County mean you are investing in our community’s cultural diversity, economic health, and educational growth.

As part of the Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network , we are also learning that the arts can be powerful avenue for healthy living. The members of our Creative Forces Open Studio share with us that being creative on a regular basis in a supportive and non-judgemental community has a positive impact on their lives.

Riverwalk Arts Festival is on its way! And it’s developing into our area’s signature arts and culture festival.  This year it will be Saturday, April 25th, from 10 am – 5 pm.

Riverwalk Arts Festival, formerly Art Block, celebrates creative & cultural diversity in our community through experiences in art, music, dance, theater, food and more.  

Riverwalk Arts Festival helps to broaden local art perspectives and enrich our community through diverse expressions of creativity.  It supports local artists and art groups. Riverwalk Arts Festival also builds new relationships and a sense of community.

In addition to the festival, we host the Plein Air Paint Out competition for plein air artists throughout the region. These works are judged by a professional plein air painter with cash prizes being given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.